"When I was One,
I had just begun.
When I was Two,
I was nearly new.
When I was Three
I was hardly me.
When I was Four,
I was not much more.
When I was Five,
I was just alive.
But now I am Six,
I'm as clever as clever,
So I think I'll be six now for ever and ever."
I love this age and I wish that Kirra would be six now and for ever and ever. Kirra keeps talking about how she is a "big kid" now that she is six. I can tell how quickly she wants to grow up and I keep telling her I don't want her to grow up but want her to stay this age (and this age, and this age) forever. She laughs and gives me a hug and just reminds me again that she is growing up and excited to do so. And then on the other hand, there are times when she is still my little girl and still needs me to help in the little things, often just out of the encouragement and attention. And as much as I want to help her grow to be independent, as a mom, I am still there to help when she needs it but also stand back and just encourage her when she needs it. It is such a delicate balance as a mom because often you just want to do for them but in doing so, you know that it is only hindering rather than helping.
I love the growth that I have seen in Kirra over the last year. Physically she is not that little toddler/pre-schooler any longer. She really has grown into a school-aged little person. It makes me happy and proud and at the same time a little emotional because as much as I want that for her, I also would love to hold on to her being a little girl longer. It seems that it is never enough time and so I just try to love the moments (even the tough ones). Emotionally she has grown so much and always comes up with these witty little comments that just throw me for a loop and remind me again that she is growing up. She loves to laugh and be silly. In fact, her and Jaret together can get laughing over just a word that is said funny and go on and on, laughing to the point of hysterics. She is creative and loves to make up games to play and enjoys dress up. We bought her a puppet theatre for her birthday and it has been fun to listen to her make-up little plays that she makes up. Socially she has grown, making so many friends and has such a caring, helpful, and compassionate heart for others. She is outgoing and full of energy. Spiritually she is growing and has such a heart for God. She loves learning more about stories from the Bible and memorizing her Bible verses for school. She also has such a prayerful heart and uplifts many of her friends in prayer. Academically she has learned to read this year and is always being challenged by her brother with math facts. I love seeing all this growth in these different facets of who she is.
So I think I would like Kirra to be six now for ever and ever!!
We love her so much and are blessed by her each day. She begins each day with a smile as I wake her and ends each night with hugs and kisses and one last smile as she closes her eyes and drifts off to sleep. Her smile just brightens my world. Happy Birthday, Kirra! I love you more than words can express.
Kirra and I had a Starbucks date. She was overjoyed at getting her free birthday drink and having Obi write on her cup, "Happy Birthday, Beautiful!" Made her day extra special.
Decorating cupcakes for her school birthday.
Supper at Montana's - Kirra said she picked it because she likes colouring on the table. So, Terry and I have decided we will buy some paper to take to Earl's for the next birthday. ;) Kirra liked that they sang to her but didn't want to wear the big moose horn hat.
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